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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1940
Page
7
DeWitt MacKenzie argues morale drives war outcomes as air raids heighten civilian fear. He cites Britain's resilience against German aggression and warns that the side with weaker civilian spirit will lose, noting the impact of blockade and public will on troops.
Mrs. Robert Parker of Brownwood sister of Wade Brymer of Amarillo died last night in Brownwood. Mr and Mrs Brymer left tonight to attend funeral services scheduled for today.
Nine head stolen from Widow Brown of Deaf Smith County were traced to Cedar Rapids Iowa after brands helped identify them. The cattle marketed to an Iowa stockman at Lubbock auction, with a bonded sales company paying Mrs. Brown. J M Russell convicted of cattle theft, sentenced to two years in the penitentiary. Mrs Brown, a widow with seven children, supported by the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association.
In steel lore a pin iron known as silvery iron carries high S sil icon content and derives its name from the bright appearance of newly fractured surfaces.
Switzerland fights a delicate balance as Axis pressure grows. Swiss leaders seek to maintain democracy amid rationing, censorship, and restricted imports while avoiding totalitarian submission. Berlin trade talks extend through June 1941, easing coal fears but not the broader squeeze. Pro Nazi groups circulate covertly in German Switzerland.
Tri-State Fair executive committee led by president Ray Pinkney will meet at 8 PM Thursday in Parlor A, Amarillo Hotel, to finalize plans for the 1940 exposition set for September 16 to 21. Attendees include Mayor Ross Rogers and other appointed officials.
High school students seek NYA work placements as 36 jobs at $6 a month are allotted with scale-down to fit more applicants. Applicants aged 16 to 24 must be US citizens, swear allegiance, prove need, maintain good conduct and scholarship, take a full load, and pass three fourths of it. Local work includes janitorial help, clerical aid, library tasks, PE monitor, ROTC support, mimeographing and typing.
The $1,000 reward for information leading to the slayers of Mrs. Hazel Frome and her daughter Nancy remains in force until Aug. 26, 1941. Gov. W. Lee O'Daniel renewed the offer by proclamation hoping the unsolved double slaying, dated March 30, 1938, will be resolved. The bodies were found six miles east of Van Horn after the two California women left El Paso on a trip from Oakland to the Carolinas. Many clues have been pursued without result.
Mrs Kimbrough sister of John and Will Gilvin and Mrs Harold Richey has visited for two weeks then left for Kress and Muleshoe to visit other relatives. Her home is in Henrietta Texas.
Historical note describes how horse skulls were placed in English church towers as protection against lightning, reflecting medieval superstitions and architectural practice.
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